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Heavyweight Division

"The Motor"

Mohammed Usman

Heavyweight Division

11-3-0 (W-L-D)

4

Victoires par Knockout

2

Victoires par soumission

5

Finitions du premier round

Mohammed Usman

athlete record

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Learn more about Mohammed Usman's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Lieu de naissance
Auchi, Nigeria
Style de combat
MMA
Âge
34
La Taille
74.00
Poids
239.50
Début de l'octogone
Aug. 6, 2022
Reach
79.00
Portée de la jambe
43.00
  • Team Pena on TUF 30

     
  • Pro since 2017

     
  • Four wins by KO, two by submission (2 Kimura)

     
  • Five first-round finishes

     
  • Has won eight of his last 10

     
  • Lost 2018 bout to UFC vet Don’Tale Mayes

     
  • Younger brother of former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman

     
  • Biggest obstacle in life was overcoming the death of his son at age 2

     
  • Played football at University of Arizona (Defensive End)

     
  • Origin of nickname: “I got my nickname my freshman year in college. I wasn’t the tallest guy or the biggest guy. But what I had was drive. When guys quit, I kept going.”

UFC on ESPN (3/23/24) Usman lost a three round unanimous decision to Mick Parkin 

UFC Fight Night (9/23/23) Usman won a three round unanimous decision over Jake Collier 

UFC Fight Night (4/22/23) Usman won a three round unanimous decision over Junior Tafa

UFC on ESPN (8/6/22) Usman knocked out Zac Pauga at :36 of the second round to win the TUF 30 heavyweight final

 

The Ultimate Fighter, Season 30

In the semifinals, Usman won a three-round split decision over Eduardo Perez

In the quarterfinals, Usman won a three-round unanimous decision over Mitchell Sipe

When and why did you start training for fighting? My son inspired me. Once the football door shut, my brother was having success. I didn’t want to be a failure in my son’s eyes.



Do you have any heroes? My dad, my brothers, Rashad Evans, Tyrone Spong



Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? General Studies



What was your job before you started fighting? First job was at Blockbuster



Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? #1 wrestler in Texas 2008 (high school)